Meeting set to discuss new autism services

The North Dakota Department of Human Services has scheduled an informational meeting on autism services from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the Southeast Human Service Center Community Room, 2624 9th Ave. S., in Fargo.

Staff from the department’s Developmental Disabilities Division will share details about new services for young children with autism spectrum disorders.

Parents unable to attend the meeting can participate in a free statewide conference call from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2. To register, e-mail missi.baranko@gmail.com or fvnd@drtel.net.

More information about the services can be found online at www.nd.gov/dhs/info/news/2010/11-19-feds-approve-waiver-covering-autism-services.pdf or by calling (800) 755-8529.

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